Smith after hitting first Premier League nine-dart finish since 2017: "I've never felt my heart beat so fast in my life!"

PDC
Friday, 28 February 2020 at 10:00
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Michael Smith brought the 9,000 strong fans in Dublin to their feet when he pinned the first Premier League nine-dart finish since 2017 in his victory last night against Daryl Gurney.

An almost effortless looking nine-darter saw Smith's throw at full flow as he drifted in two 180's and a 141 checkout. He was as expected lost for words afterwards and in doing so also hit his first nine-dart finish on TV.
'Bully Boy' who is now up to fifth saw the victory as the icing on the cake almost and was really happ to put the two points on the board after hitting the perfect leg.
"It's a feeling you can't explain - it's amazing," said Smith. "I've never hit a nine-darter on TV before and this was special. I've never felt my heart beat so fast in my life!
"It's something on my list that I've ticked off now and I'm over the moon, but even more pleased to get the win too. I could have played better but I'm chuffed to get the win."
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